Pakistan will face England in the fourth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, October 25. Pakistan have made an impressive start to the competition, winning both their opening matches to collect four points and move to the top of the standings. England, meanwhile, have lost their first two games and need a victory to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive. With Pakistan carrying momentum from their previous encounter, England will have to produce a much-improved performance to challenge the hosts.
Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in their previous meeting on October 20 after posting 302/9. Hasan Nawaz scored 79 off 74 deliveries, while Arafat Minhas contributed 59 and Faheem Ashraf added a quickfire 39 off 26 balls. Minhas then claimed six wickets for 40 runs to help bowl England out for 215. England’s batting, however, showed its potential against Sri Lanka, scoring 429/4 before suffering a narrow two-wicket defeat. Harry Brook smashed 200, while Joe Root and Will Jacks also made significant contributions. England will need their bowlers to improve considerably, while Pakistan will look to exploit their opponents’ recent struggles and maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament.
PAK vs ENG, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 25, 1:00 PM Local / 8:00 AM GMT / 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches Played: 92 | Pakistan Won: 32 | England Won: 57 | No Result: 3
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium generally offers good conditions for batting, with its relatively flat nature and consistent bounce allowing batters to play their strokes confidently. Fast bowlers could find some movement with the new ball, making the opening overs important for both teams. As the innings progresses, the pitch is expected to become more favourable for stroke-making, although spinners could find assistance as the surface wears.
Pakistan’s familiarity with the conditions could prove useful, particularly if their batters build partnerships and accelerate during the middle and final overs. England’s bowlers will need to maintain tight lines and lengths to prevent another big total. Recent ODI scoring trends at the venue suggest that a first-innings score of around 280-300 could be competitive, depending on the conditions.
Squads
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori, Sufyan Moqim, Razaullah
England: Harry Brook (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane
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PAK vs ENG, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- PAK wins the toss and bowls first
- ENG’s powerplay score: 55-60
- ENG’s total score: 270-290
Case 2:
- ENG wins the toss and bowls first
- PAK’s powerplay score: 50-55
- PAK’s total score: 280-300
Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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